ATP Atlanta: Arthur Rinderknech vs JJ Wolf; Preview, Head-to-Head & Predictions

Most of the top athletes have decided to delay their entry into the hard court season. While there is still time for the Paris Olympics to kick off the action, the Americans have a show to keep them busy. ATP star Arthur Rinderknech, from France, is looking forward to starting his journey at the ATP in Atlanta with a showdown against local player JJ Wolf.

After going through the qualifiers, the American pro has already participated in two confrontations in the ongoing tournament. However, his rival, the Frenchman, will start from scratch. But who among them has the best chance of winning? Let’s find out!

Arthur Rinderknech vs. JJ Wolf: Preview

Arthur Rinderknech

Arthur Rinderknech is set to resume his hard court journey with ATP Atlanta after going through a rough patch in 2024. The ATP star has managed to secure four wins out of a total of nine matches on the surface, setting his win-loss record at 4-5. As for his most recent appearance, the 29-year-old suffered a narrow loss to Aleksandar Kovacevic with a final score of 6-3, 3-6, 7-5. This happened in the second round of the Infosys Hall of Fame Open in Newport.

Looking at his performance statistics for the current season, the Frenchman has served 28 aces and committed 8 double faults. His first serve has been quite solid, with a 65% success rate and a 73% win rate on first serve points. However, his second serve points have come in at a lower rate of 39%. On the return side, he has struggled with a 22% success rate on first serve return points won and a 45% success rate on second serve return points. Additionally, he has had 11 break chances but has converted only 18% of them.

JJ Wolf

JJ Wolf, for his part, has made it through the qualifying round to register for his next match against Arthur Rinderknech at the ATP Atlanta. The American recently secured his place in the main draw by winning against JC Shang in qualifying. This was made possible by his victory in three sets with a final score of 6-4, 6-2.

Looking at his stats for the current season, Wolf has played a total of 14 matches on hard courts and is therefore disappointed with a record of 5 wins-9 losses. His serving stats are also quite balanced, with 27 massive aces. However, apart from his powerful serve, he has also committed 18 double faults, a point that raises a sense of concern about his position. His first serve has a success rate of 55%, as he has managed to win 66% of the points when his first serve is in play.

Rinderknech vs. Wolf: Face to Face

The statistics of the direct confrontations between Arthur Rinderknech and JJ Wolf remain uncertain, as they have never had the opportunity to face each other. While Rinderknech usually appears in the main draws, his next rival explores the depths of the ATP Challengers events. Due to the fact that they are taking different paths, their meeting has not yet begun.

Prediction: Rinderknech wins in three sets

Arthur Rinderknech has several assets that could help him win in three sets against JJ Wolf. The Frenchman is ranked higher (86th) than Wolf (107th). This shows that he has been more consistent and better performing on the ATP Tour. He also has a better serve, which has allowed him to win 74.5% of his second serve points, compared to 64.1% for Wolf. In addition, Rinderknech has more experience on hard court, having played 142 matches compared to 162 for Wolf (the majority of them played at Challenger events), which gives him better adaptability on this surface.

Rinderknech has also been in better form recently, winning 2 of his last 5 matches, while Wolf has won 3 of his last 4 matches (including qualifying). Even though Wolf entered the main draw as a lucky loser, this could have a negative impact on his momentum. Rinderknech has earned his spot and brings more experience against higher-ranked opponents. If he can exploit his good serve and hard-court experience, the Frenchman has a strong chance of winning in three sets.